Description
Sterling Digger Derrick Winch Lines are heavy-duty synthetic ropes engineered for high-capacity lifting on digger derrick utility equipment. Built with HPME fiber, their lighter weight and high strength-to-weight ratio are ideal to replace wire rope for lifting transformers, poles, and other heavy loads, giving digger derrick operators a stronger, lighter, ASME B30.30 compliant solution for safe, reliable rigging.
Details
Lifting transformers and poles with a digger derrick demands more than a general-purpose rope. Sterling Digger Derrick Winch Lines are purpose-built for high-capacity lifting, using TuffX-12 HMPE fiber to deliver the strength of wire rope at a fraction of the weight, with the safety and traceability today's utility crews expect.
Every line is serialized, labeled and ASME B30.30 compliant for lifting and rigging applications. Each label clearly displays overhead working load limits (WLL) and Scannable’s track and traceability platform so operators and crews can confirm capacity at a glance. Each unit is individually serialized and tracked through Sterling's scannable inspection platform, giving operators a clear lifecycle record for every winch line.
Where competitors can offer strong fiber rope, Sterling pairs it with integrated traceability, in-stock availability, and built-to-order configurations, so digger derrick crews get a winch line built for the lift, backed by a system that keeps it compliant and inspection-ready to ensure long service life.
- Heavy-duty TuffX-12 HMPE construction built for high-capacity lifting and positioning using a digger derrick utility truck
- High strength-to-weight ratio designed to replace wire rope, easing load on equipment and crews
- ASME B30.30 compliant for lifting and rigging applications
- Clearly labeled overhead working load limits (WLL) for safety and compliance
- 4” Spliced eyes on each end for secure attachment to capstan winches
- Individually serialized units with Scannable inspection platform support
- Custom lengths and configurations available
| Type | Length | Diameter (in/mm) | Terminations | WLL (lb/kg) | ABS (lb/kg) | MBS (lb/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoreX-12 | 115’ | 1” / 25.4 | 2x 4” spliced eyes | 17000 / 7727 | 85000 / 38636 | 76500 / 34773 |
| CoreX-12 | 130’ | 1” / 25.4 | 2x 4” spliced eyes | 17000 / 7727 | 85000 / 38636 | 76500 / 34773 |
| CoreX-12 | 150’ | 1” / 25.4 | 2x 4” spliced eyes | 17000 / 7727 | 85000 / 38636 | 76500 / 34773 |
| TuffX-12 | 150’ | 1” / 25.4 | 2x 4” spliced eyes | 24400 / 11091 | 122000 / 55455 | 109800 / 49909 |
| TuffX-12 | 130’ | 1” / 25.4 | 2x 4” spliced eyes | 24400 / 11091 | 122000 / 55455 | 109800 / 49909 |